Monthly Archives: April 2020

New Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act Interim Guidance: Exemptions for Small Business, Health Care Workers, and First Responders

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Terry Hernlund

New Department of Labor Families First
Coronavirus Response Act Interim Guidance
Exemptions for Small Business,
Health Care Workers, and  First Responders

By Julie Pace, David Selden, and Heidi Nunn-Gilman

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just released new guidance on The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)’s partial exemption for small businesses with under 50 employees.  Also, there are certain employers who may exclude specific employees from coverage, and DOL has identified which employers are considered health care providers and emergency responders.

The FFCRA includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. 

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Liquor Laws and Regulations Changes During COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Terry Hernlund

In an effort to balance a reeling food and beverage industry with the public health crisis of COVID-19, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-09 calling for the closure of restaurants and bars, with the exception of takeout and delivery orders. In response, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (“DLLC”) issued a guidance.

Now that we have had slightly over a week to implement and digest these changes, the following is an update of what has and has not changed for restaurants and bars.

 

RESTAURANTS

With the closure of all in-house dining, restaurants are now limited to takeout and delivery orders.

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